St Michael’s College Cherthala admissions are done in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The college offers BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BVoc, MSc, MCom, and MA programmes across various streams. St Michael’s College Cherthala admissions are primarily merit-based and subject to the norms of the University of Kerala.

St Michael’s College Cherthala admissions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis for self-financing programmes. Candidates applying for multiple courses at St Michael's College Cherthala must submit separate application forms for each programme. Original certificates must be presented only during the verification stage—not at the time of online application.